Mediterranean Roast Beef Pita Recipes

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GREEK BEEF PITAS



Greek Beef Pitas image

A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN ROAST BEEF PITA



Mediterranean Roast Beef Pita image

Provided by Marge Perry

Categories     Bread     Sandwich     Beef     Vegetable     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Carrot     Healthy     Self     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 pound deli roast beef, cut into thin strips
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup crumbled feta
4 whole-wheat pita pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons skim milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Toast pine nuts: Place in a dry skillet over medium heat; stir occasionally until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Cool. Toss nuts, beef, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, onion and feta in a bowl. Slice off 1/4 of each pita; stuff larger piece with filling. Whisk mayonnaise, milk and vinegar in another bowl. Drizzle dressing over pita filling. Serve with remaining 1/4 pita.

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